An Admission From The Crime Dog

OK, I admit it. I like American Idol. There. I said it.

Actually, I am an unabashed fan of the show. Love it. Haven't missed an episode in years. Admittedly, there have only been a couple of contestants who, after their run on Idol, I would take the trouble  to walk across the street to see perform for free. Maybe Daughtry or Crystal Bowersox, or that southern rock dude with all he hair from a few years go. I'm just not much of a pop music fan, I just love watching these kids chase their dreams and put their hearts and souls on the line every week.

But I have never, ever voted. Not one time. Zero. Nada. So I shall make a pledge:  I hereby pledge to actually pick up my phone and vote for the first contestant to ever do a Buffett song.

You hear that, contestants? Now, bring it. You, Paul Whatsyourname, with the Rod Stewart kind of vibe, sing "Trying To ReasonWith Hurricane Season" and make me proud. I'll wear out my fingers voting.

So, What Do the Desert Island Band Guys Do When Not Doing A Show?

Well, they just gather somewhere - in this case Woody's house - and play anyway. These are Desert Island Boys Woody and Crime Dog, joined by Dan "Chili" Creed. Nice evening! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Thanks for the video and link-up, Paula!

On House Concerts and Live Music

Go here! Read this!

Sam Rainwater at Fiddler's Dream!

Friday, March 11th, 8:00PM (Doors open at 7:00PM)
Fiddler's Dream - 1702 E. Glendale, Phoenix
$6.00 at the door

You will never find a bigger heart on a singer songwriter than you will on our good friend Sam Rainwater, and it shows in both his music and how he lives his life. Sam's putting together a new CD, so we're guessing we'll get to hear some of his new stuff in addition to the Rainwater classics we all know and love to sing along with. Sam will be joined by Dan "Chili" Creed on harp, so this show just got even better!
See you all there!

Gotta throw in a plug here for the best TropRock event west of the Mississippi! The Desert Island Band will be there, and hopes you are too!

NEWS FLASH! GOOD TIMES AHEAD!!

This just in!

Those of you with the good judgment to be attending Saturday's one-of-a-kind house concert with none other than Keith Sykes are in for a double shot! Our good friend and all-around nice guy, that TropRockin', party crashin' stud muffin himself, The Great Ray Cody will be opening!

What's that you say, you haven't decided to attend? What? Are you out of your mnd? You won't get another chance like this! RSVP now! Be there! Because, in addition to these two big shots, The Desert Island Band's own Crime Dog will be joining Keith Sykes on percussion for a couple of songs. He needs positive feedback, so pat him on the head, rub his belly, and give him a cookie beer, but most importantly, come to this show!

Details for attending the show are HERE! Just scroll down the main window.

A Musician Gets His Revenge!

When I was a lowly Airman Basic in the USAF so many years ago, a grizzled NCO gave me some sage advice: "Kid, don't ever f*** with the guy who handles your food or your paycheck." True enough, and now, in the age of Internet media, we can add musicians to that list. Here's why:

Guess Who's Coming To Town?

Hey, it doesn't get much better than these two guys. James "Sunny Jim" White and our very own Mark Mulligan, together on one stage, April 1st in Paradise Valley. The Desert Island Boys have been looking forward to this one for a looong time. We're huge fans of both, and even cover Sunny Jim's beautiful and already classic "Mexican Ring" in every one of our shows.

If you haven't reserved a spot for this show, better do so now, because it's already near capacity and still a month out! RSVP to Tom and PJ Hankins, your gracious hosts, at shipmates@msn.com. We will see you there!